#PAPH2487610, Jacob W L Marcus, Listing office: Heritage Homes Realty
$135,000 List price
487 E Penn St Philadelphia, PA 19144
2 beds
1 full
960 sqft
0.02 acres
$141 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 487 E Penn St
Welcome to this recently updated two bedroom, one bathroom on a quiet residential block in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia. This well maintained home features brand new flooring throughout, new ceiling fans in both bedrooms and in the living room. The kitchen includes soft closing shaker cabinets and granite counter tops. The bathroom was updated in 2024 with modern fixtures and finishes. This property is an excellent option for owner occupant or an investor looking to add to their portfolio with this cash flowing property located one block Lasalle University. This property is being sold as is. This property can also be purchased as a package with two cash flowing investment properties. Contact realtor with any questions.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size960 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2514126
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $135,000
- Price/SqFt: $140
- Annual Tax Amount: $386
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Make a right on Clarkson Av, Make a left on e Penn
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 960 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2514126
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (610) 828-9558
- Listing Agent: Matthew A Eckelmeyer
- Agent Phone: (610) 828-2700
- Agent Email: mattyeck@msn.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2016 | Home Sold | $15,000 |
| Nov 01, 2007 | Home Sold | $38,500 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | Home Sold | $27,607 |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Home Sold | $19,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,600 | $386 |
| 2022 | $27,600 | $246 |
| 2021 | $- | $246 |
| 2020 | $17,600 | $246 |
| 2019 | $18,400 | $257 |
| 2018 | $61,500 | $860 |
| 2017 | $61,500 | $860 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.4 mi
•67 E Bringhurst St
2
Joseph Pennell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•1800 Nedro Ave
3
James Logan Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•1700 Lindley Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,455. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
55%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Popeyes
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Nissan
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 487 E Penn St
The listing price of 487 E Penn St property is $135,000.
The property 487 E Penn St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.
Active Listing: 487 E Penn St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 487 E Penn St are: Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joseph Pennell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Logan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fitler Academics Plus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Girls High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Imhotep Institute Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $386 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 8, 2016 for $15,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 487 E Penn St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 487 E Penn St is 960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 487 E Penn St is 1925.
This home is located at 487 E Penn St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 960 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $135,000.
Between May and June 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 36.5%. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $292,873 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.